Closing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document verbal verification of employment for loan files.
• Communicate with Closing Agents to ascertain closing package status and scan/upload signed packages for funding review.
• Perform required regulatory validations, including MERS, FEMA, Flood, HMDA, TRID, and RESPA checks.
• Complete loan boarding process, executing data entry and critical data validations.
• Log Notes and facilitate the delivery to the Loan Servicing department.
• Provide general departmental support, including mail distribution and cross-training on core closing/funding functions.
• Other duties as assigned to meet business and company needs.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma is required.
• Current mortgage lending experience and/or knowledge is a plus.
• Understanding of mortgage closing workflow is a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Advanced computer skills, including all MS Office systems, are required.
• An attention to detail is mandatory, along with a keen eye for identifying problems.
• Strong organizational skills are necessary.
• Excellent math skills and computer literacy are required.
• The ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is crucial.
• Superb oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A willingness to perform multiple functions throughout the day as the need arises is a requirement.